After Monday's less than stellar weigh-in, I have pulled out all the stops and am trying to figure out what I can do differently. Many of you commented that my weight gain may be muscle - a possibility. I do feel stronger, particularly in my arms. Or perhaps, I'm stressed -- a definite possibility. Well, I've loosened up on what I'm eating and weighed in on my
Wii Fit this morning (as I do every morning), and lost 2. 4 lbs! I'm starting to feel a little better but am sick of this roller coaster. People say "don't worry about what the scale says". I believe that may be true for people who are in the "normal" weight range who are worried about a few pounds, but not someone who is considered "obese" by the BMI chart.
Here are the steps I've taken this week to conquer the beast of obesity:

1. I found out my blood type - it is O+. I bought the book,
EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR TYPE by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo and will give this a shot (along with my Weight Watchers Program-I am not willing to abandon it quite yet). This diet recommends foods to eat or avoid depending on your blood type, For me, a no-no would be avocado, which I am not thrilled about....it's one of my fave's!
2. I made an appointment with a top NUTRITIONIST in Los Angeles, Sam Rose at
Rose Nutrition Center. I was thrilled to find someone who is willing to listen to my weight loss issues. As I've mentioned, my General Practioner had me take a blood test, told me I'm doing all the right things to lose weight and sent me on my way. I always feel rushed in her office and that I've "stumped" her. That just feels like a dead end. I'm excited about meeting with someone who will actually take some time with me.
3. I made an appointment with a top accupuncturist in L.A., Dr. Dao at the
Tao of Wellness, who may help me alleviate some of the stress. He has come highly recommended. I'm a little worried about the herbs they may ask me to take but am excited about solving the problem.
Have any of you tried these courses of action for weight loss? How did they work? I may find that they all contradict each other but I want to be educated about all these practices.
I'm fearing I might have to eliminate the glass of wine I have every night - that will be the last stop on this groovy train!
Here's how yesterday shaped up (
Weight Watchers Points in parentheses):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup Nulaid ReddiEgg (Real egg product) NOT VERY GOOD! (2), 1 slice wheat toast (2), watermelon (1), coffee (1)
Lunch: Bowl of curry chickpea soup (4), 3 sisters salad made of sweet potato, black beans and corn (1), ½ cup of asian noodles (2)
Dinner: 2 oz Tuna steak (2), 2 oz. Beef Round Milanese Sirloin Tip (3), Organic Thai vegetable Stir Fry (Green beans, broccoli, carrots, onion, bean sprouts) with hoison sauce (1), ½ cup of
DeBoles Multi Grain, Gluten free Penne pasta (4), Red wine (4)
Total Points: 27 (over by 2)